Saving Lives WITh Behavior Modification: IT's Easier And Cheaper Than You Think

1. Welfare in the shelter does not include:

Pet birthday celebrations.

Bedding and toys.

Training for dogs and scratching surfaces for cats.

Play groups with other animals of the same species.

Time with people.

2. What are some common feline behavior problems seen in cats who are surrendered to a shelter?

Fear

Inappropriate elimination

Aggression toward people and other cats

Unaffectionate behavior toward people

A, B and C

B, C and D

3. A shelter behavior program:

Optimizes pet behavioral health.

Assesses behavior.

Maximizes the likelihood of successful adoptions.

All of the above.

None of the above.

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I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.

I did not view the entire presentation.

5. What are some common canine behavior problems seen in dogs who are surrendered to shelters?

Lack of training (e.g., jumpy, mouthy dogs)

Aggression toward strangers, dogs, cats and around food

Fear and anxiety

Separation anxiety

Incomplete house training

All of the above

6. What are the Asilomar Accords?

A source of recommendations about behavioral care for animals in shelters

A rescue organization that is a model of behavioral care for animals in shelters

Guidelines for classifying shelter pets used to create common terminology and data keeping for shelters across the country

A list of behavioral modification techniques for various behavioral problems

7. Networking with other shelters and rescue organizations that have different programs, different focus, or are in a different community:

May provide other options for pets who are more challenging to place.

Should not be encouraged, because it might increase competition for funding.

Is difficult to do because the goals are usually very different.

Requires a lot more coordination than it is worth.

Often causes potential adopters to look outside of your shelter for a pet to adopt.

8. What are the components of a shelter behavior program?

Assessment and evaluation

Welfare

Adoptability maximization and improvement

Placement in homes

Post-adoption support

All of the above

9. Volunteers are the heart of a shelter behavior program.

True

False

10. What are the different aspects of the behavior assessment process in a shelter environment?

Behavior history/Intake questionnaire

Behavior evaluation/Tests

Behavior in the shelter/Daily rounds

All of the above

11. Maximizing/improving adoptability involves a detailed behavior modification plan for all animals.

True

False

Saving Lives With Behavior Modification: IT's Easier And Cheaper Than You Think

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